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Will LA Times see a decline in readership due to 2024 endorsement decision?
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LA Times' Owner Blocks 2024 Presidential Endorsement for First Time in 20 Years
Oct 23, 2024, 10:36 AM
The owner of the Los Angeles Times, billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, has blocked the newspaper from endorsing a candidate for president in the 2024 election. This decision marks a significant departure from the paper's tradition, as it is the first time in 20 years that the L.A. Times will not endorse a presidential candidate. The move has sparked controversy, with some viewing it as a meddling action by the owner. The L.A. Times had reportedly planned to endorse Kamala Harris before the decision was made. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has a net worth of $6.1 billion.
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